Financing vs. buying older model?
In your opinion, is it better to finance a newer motorhome, or to pay cash for an older one (10 - 15 years old.) - or maybe something in between - like a heafty down payment on 6ish year old model. We...
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Here is another recommendation for renting a unit before purchase. But, don't just rent it and park it in one spot. Practice driving, practice backing up, gain experience using mirrors, practice hooking up & dumping. Learn how to turn on and off the propane. Learn how to fill and drain the water tank.
Before purchasing, consider 3 important things. Check the rig for water intrusion. Check around the windows, especially if there is one up front, and any where there is a roof appliance (AC, vents, antenna). Push on the areas around windows and make sure the walls, ceiling don't feel "mushy". Smell for mildew. Look for stains.
Tires on RVs should be replaced about every 6 years no matter how good the tread looks or how many miles are on the tires. That's because UV radiation kills tires. Carefully examine the tire side walls for cracks. Check the tire date codes and replace if necessary.
Remember in most RVs that there is a maximum amount of weight each unit can carry. For people, food, water, toys, clothes, grills, skis, etc. the max each unit can carry is defined as the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC). Find out the OCCC of the RV under consideration. Remember that what you carry in the RV is determined by weight, not space.
Good Luck on your search.
Before purchasing, consider 3 important things. Check the rig for water intrusion. Check around the windows, especially if there is one up front, and any where there is a roof appliance (AC, vents, antenna). Push on the areas around windows and make sure the walls, ceiling don't feel "mushy". Smell for mildew. Look for stains.
Tires on RVs should be replaced about every 6 years no matter how good the tread looks or how many miles are on the tires. That's because UV radiation kills tires. Carefully examine the tire side walls for cracks. Check the tire date codes and replace if necessary.
Remember in most RVs that there is a maximum amount of weight each unit can carry. For people, food, water, toys, clothes, grills, skis, etc. the max each unit can carry is defined as the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC). Find out the OCCC of the RV under consideration. Remember that what you carry in the RV is determined by weight, not space.
Good Luck on your search.
